Whitzel

Whitzel Meaning & Origin

About Whitzel
The surname Whitzel is of German origin and is derived from the personal name "Witzel," which itself is a diminutive form of the given name "Wido." The name "Wido" is derived from the Old High German word "witu," meaning "wood" or "forest." Therefore, the surname Whitzel likely originated as a nickname for someone who lived near or worked in a forest or wooded area.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Whitzel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Whitzel: 151
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 115,639
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Whitzel based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Whitzel is not currently available.

Pronunciation

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ATSL
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WASA
🔊 Soundex
W03204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W IH1 T Z AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/whitzel*/
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('ATSL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W324

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Whitzel in Braille

Here's how to represent Whitzel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Whitzel in braille

How to sign the name Whitzel using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Whitzel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Whitzel in sign language

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